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Probably one of the BEST CRUISING grounds in the WORLD! - Ep. 250 RAN Sailing

May 7, 2021 · 17 min · 71K views · Havstenssund

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Johan and Malin cruise the Swedish archipelago in late April, navigating between Grebbestad, Havstensund, and the island of Resö. The crew encounters fuel shortages, requiring manual rowing to reach shore for refueling.12:14 They utilize mooring balls in a protected cove near Kalvö, an island formed by post-glacial land uplift that merged three smaller landmasses.7:43 Navigation through the northern archipelago involves motoring between islands to avoid northerly winds.3:27 In Havstensund, the crew notes a lack of guest harbor infrastructure and limited seasonal services, comparing the village's boardwalk to Elfin Cove, Alaska.6:13 At Resö, they utilize a natural harbor protected by the island's steep topography, evidenced by historical iron mooring rings bolted into the rock.15:38 The crew performs mast inspections while docked and uses a makeshift grill setup on the pier for cooking.16:26 The region features clear water, sandy bottoms, and dense vegetation, though temperatures remain cold enough for frost in late spring.10:30

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